Bols Cocktail Workshops

The Bols Cocktail 30 or 60 minutes workshop combines multimedia exhibits, interactive installations and a workshop where you learn the art of mixology. You will make two different cocktails and afterwards you can also another freshly prepared cocktail in the mirror bar.

The experience

After scanning your e-tickets, the host will give you the audioguide and you can put your belongings in the free locker.

In the first room you will learn all about the Bols family, their distillery and how they innovated the liquor world. You will also see original recipe books from the 1700, bottles and other centuries old bartending objects. In the following rooms you will smell different aromas and spices: orange, strawberry, clove and even cacao.

Before you go to the workshop you will have the chance to practice your cocktail knowledge and shake skills in the interactive installations.

The worksop bar is modern, well equipped with crushed ice, glasses, strainer Β and shaker. During the workshop you get to use, combine and try the different Bols genevers and spirts.

The experience ends in the Mirror Bar, where a professional bartender will make a fresh cocktail of your choice. The full experience takes about 1.5 or 2 hours depending on the length of the workshop you choose, but you can definitely stay a longer at the bar!

The highlights 🀩

  • Learn how to make cocktails: a new way of enjoying cocktails, this time behind the bar!
  • Interactive rooms: The scent installations, genever test and digital displays allow you to explore cocktails through smell, taste and sound.
  • You can take your time: you don’t get rushed to get out, so it’s possible to enjoy every part of the experience.
  • Cocktails included: a cocktail is easily €15 in Amsterdam. With the workshop you make 2 or 3 cocktails and get an additional one for free at the mirror bar. With the code City26 you get €2 discount per person on your booking!

What is included βœ…

  • Entry to the Bols Cocktail Experience.
  • Make your own 2 or 3 cocktails.
  • One cocktail in the Mirror Bar.
  • Audio guide available in: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese.
  • Free locker.

 

βœ” Instant confirmation : your ticket is delivered immediately after booking.

βœ” Mobile ticket accepted: simply scan your ticket from your phone.

βœ” €2 discount per person with code: City26

 

Insider tips ℹ️

  • Consider the one hour workshop. The 30 minute workshop goes a bit fast, so it’s perfect if you are visiting other places. If you are only doing Bols, then the one hour workshop is perfect. More information, better skills and more cocktails 🍹.
  • Visit after the nearby museums. The experience is located next to Museumplein, making it easy to combine with the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum.
  • The experience is open until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturday. Most Amsterdam museums close by 17:00, so it’s perfect to do the activity at the end of the day, specially in summer!

Our rating ⭐️

This is one of our favorites hidden gems activities in Amsterdam. Not only because of the cocktails, but also because of the immersive activities and the friendly hosts. In the last years they have also added new interactive elements, which really elevated the fun!

We have been more than three times, and it’s always been very relaxed. Some of the visitors go straight to the workshop and others stay at the mirror room, so it’s never too crowded. This makes it the perfect mix between museum and bar.

There is a strong value-price quality. The museum in its self is interesting and interactive and the workshop tills the experience to the next level.

Having a drink in Amsterdam is quite expensive. Here you can make them yourself, try out new flavors and learn in the process.

With the 30 minute workshop you make 2 cocktails and get one free in the mirror bar, so 3 in total. With the one hour workshop you make 3 cocktails and get one free in the bar, so 4 in total. Personally this is a better way to have a drink and learn about the influence of this Amsterdam brand in the world.

If you enjoy mixology or want something a little different from Amsterdam’s usual museums, it’s definitely a must do!

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All you need to know

Visitors must be at least 18 years old to enter the experience. Pets are also not allowed, except for guide dogs.

You have to be on time for your time slot, specially if you book the workshop. It is possible to change your timeslot up to one hour via the following link: https://tickets.houseofbols.com/en/self-service/date

Cancelling with refund is not possible, for other questions regarding cancellations, contact: events@lucasbols.com

The museum experience lasts about one hour, the workshop can last 30 minutes or one hour depending on which one you book. Since you can visit on your own pace, you can stay as long as you need.

Prices

Adult (18+ years): €34.50

Accessibility

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Wheelchair
Let the experience know when you are visiting and they will make the arrangements to make your visit as smooth as possible. Bols recommends booking a tour during weekdays before 16:00 to avoid the crowds as much as possible.
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Guide dog
Are allowed to enter.
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Flashing lights
Only one part of the experience has flashing lights, it’s completely optional.
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Audio guide
Availabe in 7 languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese.

How to get there

By car 🚘

The experience is located in the Museumplein area. You can park in the Q-park parking lot at Van Baerlestraat 33 B, 1071 AP Amsterdam. From there it’s just around 5 minutes walking.

Via this link is the daily rate €37.50 instead of €60.00. The parking lot has 573 spots, 24 are for electric cars and 2 for disabled.

It is possible to reserve your parking spot beforehand through this link.

By public transport 🚊

You can take the tram 2, 5 or 12 From Amsterdam Centraal Station. Step out in Museumplein and fromΒ there it is about a 3-minute walk to the experience.

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